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Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy with Lab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary function of muscles? | To produce movement by contracting and pulling on bones |
| Which type of muscle is voluntary and striated? | Skeletal muscle. |
| Which type of muscle is found in the walls of internal organs? | Smooth muscle. |
| Which type of muscle is only found in the heart? | Cardiac muscle. |
| The basic unit of a muscle fiber responsible for contraction is the: | Sarcomere. |
| Fill in the blank: The two main proteins involved in muscle contraction are _______ and _______. | Actin and myosin. |
| What connects muscle to bone? | Tendons |
| What is the name of the neurotransmitter that triggers muscle contraction? | Acetylcholine (ACh). |
| What is muscle fatigue? | The decline in ability of a muscle to generate force, often due to overuse or lack of ATP. |
| Fill in the blank: Muscles work in _______ pairs to move bones. | Antagonistic. |